YEARLY HIGH
0.0356 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0311 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0326 BAM

2012 KGS to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.0356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0356 was up 8.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 178 BAM
2011 Average 153 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 155 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.66 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0355
0.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BAM Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0322, compared to 0.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0031 BAM (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0318). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BAM (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0318).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0351) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+14.69%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0351
2011 Avg (August) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0331 0.0318 0.0325
February 0.0322 0.0311 0.0316
March 0.0322 0.0314 0.0318
April 0.0321 0.0315 0.0318
May 0.0337 0.0316 0.0325
June 0.0337 0.0328 0.0331
July 0.0354 0.0330 0.0341
August 0.0356 0.0347 0.0351
September 0.0349 0.0318 0.0332
October 0.0322 0.0318 0.0320
November 0.0326 0.0319 0.0323
December 0.0319 0.0312 0.0315